Current Affairs 13 December 2025

India to Host 1st Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship (2026).

• Historic debut: India to host first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9–14, 2026, with 24+ nations participating.
• Global expansion: Teams from five continents to compete, reflecting rising worldwide interest in Kho Kho.
• The Championship will feature 16 men's and 16 women's teams.

MahaCrimeOS AI Launch & Major Maharashtra Investments.

• Satya Nadella & CCM Fadnavis unveiled MahaCrimeOS AI, India’s first AI platform for cybercrime probes, now active in 23 Nagpur police stations and planned across 1,100 statewide.
• Brookfield to set up a $1B GCC creating 45,000 jobs (direct + indirect); FedEx exploring a GCC between Mumbai–Pune.
• Maharashtra aims to expand AI copilots across sectors and pitch the state as India’s next AI hub.

Indian Swimmer’s Double Gold at Asian Youth Para Games.

• Indian para-swimmer Abdul Quadir Indori clinched two gold medals in the 50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke events on the opening day at the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai.
• His wins highlight India’s growing strength in para-sports among youth athletes.
• The Games kicked off with vibrant ceremonies and wide participation from Asian nations.

Bank of Baroda Wins "Best Bank in India" 2025.

• Top honour: Bank of Baroda named Best Bank in India at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2025 for excellence and innovation.
• Performance focus: Recognition reflects strong financial results, digital transformation, and customer-centric leadership.
• Bank of Baroda is an Indian public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• Founder Sayajirao Gaekwad III
• CEO & MD: Debadatta Chand

Maharashtra’s Overhaul of Mumbai Pagdi System.

• New framework: Maharashtra Govt announced a regulatory overhaul to redevelop 19,000+ pagdi buildings, aiming to phase out the system.
• Safety push: Move targets faster redevelopment to prevent collapses and reduce risk to life and property.
• Historic shift: Reform seeks fair, transparent, orderly redevelopment for ageing rent-controlled housing.